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Raffle For 8-Year-Old Vernal Boy After Playground Accident

May 27, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A fun time on the playground took a terrible turn for an 8-year-old Vernal boy this spring and the community is rallying to help. A fall from a set of monkey bars in April caused the unimaginable for Treyson Johnson. He suffered 2 strokes and was life flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake where, 6 weeks later, he still remains.

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Memorial Day Services In Vernal And Roosevelt

May 27, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The community is invited to attend local Memorial Day Services. The American Legion in Vernal is hosting a Memorial Day presentation at the war memorials in front of the Uintah County building on Highway 40 on Monday at noon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this special ceremony.

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Controlled Tobacco Buy Ends In Search And Arrest Of Duchesne Store Owner

May 26, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne store owner was arrested after a controlled tobacco buy earlier this month. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shares that on May 17th, they were involved in a controlled tobacco buy operation in connection with Tri County Health. A controlled buy was made involving a minor who was selling vaping materials from the My Best Convenience store located at 87 East Main Street in Duchesne.

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Florida Man Could Face Life In Prison For Kidnapping Roosevelt Teen

May 26, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The man arrested for kidnapping a Roosevelt teen in March could face life in prison. The Cowboy State Daily, a Wyoming publication, reported on Tuesday that 25-year-old Christopher S. Evans was indicted by a federal grand jury last week for transporting a minor across state lines “with intent to commit sexual contact and commit sexual intrusion.”

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DWR Reminds Public To Leave Fawns and Calves Alone

May 26, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources reminds people to leave any deer fawns or elk calves seen during late May or early June alone. Do not touch, try to feed or take the baby animal home — doing so can have fatal consequences for the animal and could result in injury to you.